Rotary International is known for actively promoting peace. Identifying root causes and using non-violent communication to get to mutual understanding and cooperation are important foundations for a world with less suffering.
The Crossroads Safehouse Sensory Bags Project aims to provide adaptive and comforting items to youth with sensory processing disorders and autism. These bags assist with calming someone experiencing stress and anxiety related to autism associated agitation during a traumatic incident. They will be distributed to youth with these needs residing with their family at Crossroads Safehouse. Come join us for this special Wednesday evening service project.
Everything about being an appraiser on Antiques Roadshow we'll cram into fifteen minutes, with time for a few appraisals. John Sollo is frequently interviewed as an antiques expert for magazine and newspaper articles throughout the U.S., and is a regular featured appraiser on the acclaimed Antiques Roadshow for PBS.
Wednesday Evening Meeting, April 23, 2025: Susan Brand, Community Grants Committee, presented a $1,500 CG check to Justin Clapp, Executive Director for KRFC 88.9FM Radio. Rotary funds will be used to purchase four new turntables to enhance the local radio station's volunteer-powered community-driven programming, and help preserve the authenticity of vinyl broadcasting. KRFCis dedicated to community engagement through music and storytelling; and reaches 33,000 listeners over the age of 25 years in Larimer, Weld, and Boulder counties, along with online streaming.
On Wednesday, June 4th, Meg Dunn will present to our Noon Meeting the history of KKK activity in Colorado. Ms. Dunn is Vice President of Historic Larimer County.
April 14, 2025: Community Grants representative Susan Brand presented a $1,000 CG check to the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra via Alyssa Roggow, representative for the Symphony's "B-Sharp" Community Engagement Program.
The Rotary Club of Fort Collins is pleased to welcome Jeff Bitterman to the evening group. Sponsored by Bill West, Jeff is an Associate Broker/Partner with The Group. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Jeff moved to Colorado in 2000 to work for Water Pik. He has been married to his wife Kerri for over 30 years, and they have three biological and two adopted children. He recently started playing pickleball and is ready to give back to the community as an active Rotarian.
The Rotary Club of Fort Collins is pleased to welcome Amy Brackenbury back to our membership as a noon member. Amy is a native of Colorado and the area, a longtime successful artist, musician, rancher and hotelier. Both her grandfather and great grandfather were Rotary members, and she comes from a family of symphony musicians. A mother of two adult daughters, Amy is married to Lars Larson.
